How far is Arlington, TX from Fairchilds, TX?
The driving distance from Arlington, TX to Fairchilds, TX is about 294.7 miles (474.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Leon County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington and Fairchilds.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington and Fairchilds.
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Start on West Abram Street
28 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street
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Continue on West Abram Street
1 km · 1 min · West Abram Street
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Turn right
47 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Collins Street
4.1 mi · 8 min · South Collins Street
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Turn left onto East Interstate 20
1358 ft · 29 sec · East Interstate 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 20 East
1207 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
15.4 mi · 17 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 45 South: Houston
1607 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
214.3 mi · 3 hr 42 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward BW 8 East, SHT West: Bush Intercontinental Airport, Sam Houston Tollway West
2869 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SHT West: Sam Houston Tollway
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Sam Houston Parkway West
1095 ft · 14 sec · North Sam Houston Parkway West
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Continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight left to continue on North Sam Houston Tollway West
17.8 mi · 20 min · North Sam Houston Tollway West
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Keep slight left to continue on West Sam Houston Tollway South
5.6 mi · 6 min · West Sam Houston Tollway South
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Continue on West Sam Houston Parkway South
3069 ft · 40 sec · West Sam Houston Parkway South
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North, US 59 South: Downtown, Victoria
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South, US 59 South: Victoria
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Southwest Freeway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Southwest Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 2218
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
3206 ft · 1 min · Southwest Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn left onto B F Terry Boulevard
684 ft · 16 sec · B F Terry Boulevard
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Continue on Pleak Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Pleak Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Fairchilds-Long Point Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Fairchilds-Long Point Road
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Turn right onto Needville Fairchilds Road
5 m · 1 sec · Needville Fairchilds Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Needville Fairchilds Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Fairchilds.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
214 mi · 03h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Arlington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairchilds.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington to Fairchilds?
The road trip is about 294.7 miles (474.3 km) and usually takes 05h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.6 miles from Arlington and 147.1 miles from Fairchilds.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.5 miles (388.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.30 one way or $78.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairchilds.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leona.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Fairchilds. Straight-line distance: 241.44 mi (388.56 km).
#1 Arlington
The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 398,864 |
| Coordinates | 32.7356900, -97.1080700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairchilds
Human settlement in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States of America
| Population | 1,359 |
| Coordinates | 29.4313500, -95.7802300 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairchilds (-95.78023, 29.43135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 474 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $39.30 | $78.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.22 | $88.44 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $47.75 | $95.49 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $41.53 | $83.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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